Inventory Control & Lean Improvement Lead

The Imagine Group; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Imagine Group is seeking an experienced Inventory Control professional to improve inventory accuracy and drive lean improvements across the facility in Shakopee, MN. You will develop and maintain control procedures, analyze discrepancies, and partner with production, purchasing, shipping, receiving, and quality teams.

Required are 5+ years in inventory control or related fields, strong ERP knowledge (Monarch, VeraCore), and experience with cycle counting and audits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of inventory control, warehouse management, materials management, or manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (Monarch, VeraCore, etc.).
• Experience with cycle counting, physical inventory management, and inventory auditing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain inventory accuracy processes and control procedures throughout the facility.
• Analyze inventory discrepancies and conduct root cause investigations to identify and eliminate recurring issues.
• Establish and monitor inventory accuracy KPIs, including count accuracy, location accuracy, inventory adjustments, and transaction compliance.
• Partner with Production, Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving, and Quality teams to resolve inventory-related issues.
• Ensure proper execution of inventory transactions, including receipts, transfers, consumption, returns, and shipments.
• Identify inventory risks related to obsolescence, excess inventory, shortages, and material loss.
• Implement process improvements to reduce inventory errors and improve material visibility.
• Audit warehouse and production inventory handling practices to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Develop and maintain inventory control documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory flow and material management.
• Collaborate with IT and business system teams to improve ERP/WMS inventory transaction processes.
• Monitor inventory adjustments and investigate unusual trends or variances.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel/data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

Monarch ERP

VeraCore

Job description

The Imagine Group is seeking an experienced Inventory Control professional to improve inventory accuracy and drive lean improvements across the facility in Shakopee, MN. You will develop and maintain control procedures, analyze discrepancies, and partner with production, purchasing, shipping, receiving, and quality teams.

Required are 5+ years in inventory control or related fields, strong ERP knowledge (Monarch, VeraCore), and experience with cycle counting and audits.